THE LIGHTWELL CENTRAL CITY LUXURY LIVING welcome to the lightwell an exclusive collection of city centre luxury apartments and penthouses. the-lightwell.com 1 central city luxury living the-lightwell.com recognised as one of the most prestigious business and private addresses in the city, colmore Business District brims with style and elegance. From picturesque squares to pedestrianised spaces, and leafy avenues lined with cafés and boutiques, the area has a vibrant, cosmopolitan feel. Standing in a prominent position within the district is the lightwell, an exceptional collection of penthouses, one and two-bedroom apartments and studios, putting you at the heart of Birmingham’s vibrant residential and commercial quarter, the lightwell has been designed by architects, glancy nicholls, to capture and celebrate the spirit of colmore Business District. From the commercial ground floor right up to the penthouses, the development exudes luxury, style and sophistication on every level. Surrounding a specially- commissioned central courtyard – or “lightwell” – this focal point captures the light and space of the development, taking city living to new breath taking heights. the lightwell stands to become a landmark residential development in Birmingham. 2 3 central city luxury living the-lightwell.com every aspect of the interior of the lightwell has been carefully From studios, one and two-bedroom apartments to considered to reflect the architects’ vision, as well as the residence’s penthouses – this is city centre living at its most flexible, prime location. From communal spaces to the private apartments, offering exceptional choice as well as spectacular, far-reaching every detail has been pored over both architecturally and from views. Framed by floor-to-ceiling windows which allow you to an interior design perspective, blending old with new to create take in the full panorama, from your prominent position high timeless yet practical spaces that offer the very best in luxury city above colmore Business District, you can watch the ever- centre living. changing Birmingham skyline, and the countryside beyond. 4 5 central city luxury living the-lightwell.com arena BirMinghaM BrinDleyplace Jewellery Quarter the cuBe St paul’S SQuare the MailBox arena central the lightwell paraDiSe BirMinghaM granD central town hall/victoria SQuare colMore BuSiness DiStrict chilDren’S hoSpital Snow hill Station St philip’S catheDral SelFriDgeS 6 7 central city luxury living the-lightwell.com birmingham – a city alive with culture and creativity Birmingham is undergoing an urban renaissance. From beautifully restored as britain’s second-largest city, renaissance also includes first- also boasts more canals than victorian buildings to birmingham is evolving at speed class business and residential venice. one enviable canal- designer shopping malls and positively buzzing with developments such as colmore side location is Brindleyplace, and boutique hotels, regeneration, making it one of and paradise Business Districts where you’re spoilt for choice the city is buzzing with the uK’s best cities for work and and canal wharf – all bringing with an array of restaurants, regeneration while play. new life and vitality to the historic bars and cafés. if you’re into embracing its industrial centre. plus, getting in and out music, Brindleyplace is also heritage. if you’re looking for retail therapy, of the city has never been easier. conveniently located for arena you’ll find it in abundance.t he with the revitalised new Street Birmingham (formally the nia) Mailbox, one of Birmingham’s Station you can get excellent and the international convention most exclusive shopping venues train links to london (and even centre (ICC). Birmingham also and home to harvey nichols, more shopping in the grand offers fantastic day-to-nightlife, is a must. as is the Bullring central centre) and the new tram which includes a colourful mix with Selfridges’ iconic “bubble- line extension makes city living of gastronomic restaurants, wrapped” façade. ever more convenient, while the bistros, secret cocktail bars and planned hS2 will bring london craft breweries, as well as the For your culture fix, head to even closer. all of this is key to city’s very own china town. and Birmingham’s state-of-the-art Birmingham’s masterplan that there’s more great news for sport library – simply incredible, inside will see the city transformed fans, as the city is a sporting and out – or the museum and by 2031 into an even more mecca too, regularly playing host art gallery which is in the heart enterprising, innovative and to international cricket of the city. Birmingham’s recent green city, alive with culture and athletics. and life. whatever you want from a city, Besides regeneration and Birmingham has it. renewal, Birmingham has a unique industrial heritage that includes the Jewellery Quarter and St paul’s Square. the city 8 9 central city luxury living the-lightwell.com colmore business district. where BUSINESS MEETS PLEASURE. Discover colmore Business District by day and stroll across whether you’re here for business centre, is a must visit as it houses Food and drink fanatics will open plazas, sip or pleasure, or both, colmore many independent stores, love cBD. From the renowned handcrafted espresso business district by day isn’t just boutiques and eateries. hotel du vin bistro, to gaucho’s in artisan coffee shops, the beating commercial heart argentinian food and wine, to the or browse a while in the of birmingham and home to if you’re lucky enough to work best dim sum from chung ying boutiques; the choice successful businesses such as in the district, why not spend central, to opus restaurant and is yours. coutts & co, axa and sage (with your lunch hour sampling some a menu that’s positively bursting transport links to match), it’s also house blends and flavour-filled with seasonality and freshness – the destination for many of the sandwiches in the independent you’re spoilt for choice. the more city’s top bistros, artisan coffee coffee houses? the urban coffee adventurous foodie would covet shops, and boutique shopping. company and 200 Degrees are Michelin-star cuisine at purnell’s firm favourites. and the ivy (opening in 2018). here you can indulge in high there are also regular festivals and fashion and shop like an a-lister you could top it off with a christmas markets too. with a trip to a tempting range leisurely stroll around cathedral of luxury and designer stores. Square. if you’ve got more time cBD is the very definition of if you’re a gentleman looking on your hands, feast your eyes on business and pleasure, with for something more bespoke, some of the finest artwork from everything you could ever want cBD’s resident, gentleman’s around the world at whitewall within one of Birmingham’s most tailor, clements & church, brings galleries, or be inspired at exclusive quarters. a touch of Saville row to the Birmingham Museum and art district. the historic charm of the gallery (BMAG), just a short walk great western arcade (GWA), from colmore row. Birmingham’s elegant shopping church Street Square is another green space to enjoy and spend time in, with pedestrian links to the Jewellery Quarter. it’s also a great space for small events and has hosted live music performances during the summer as part of the Birmingham international Jazz & Blues Festival. 10 11 central city luxury living the-lightwell.com a character and setting that changes with the light. Discover secret cocktail bars, gastronomic Visit colmore Business District there’s a sophisticated mix if you’re looking to end your delights and by night and you’re in for a treat. of other bars and restaurants night on a high and appreciate boutique hotels. As one of Birmingham’s most too. gaucho, with its designer the finer things in life, look no exclusive places for after-work furnishings and cowhide fabrics, further than the colmore club, as night falls, drinks, cocktails and dinner, dishes up a tantalising menu Birmingham’s exclusive private colmore Business colmore Business District of argentine food and wine in member’s club for professional District lights up. harbours some of the most sophisticated surroundings. Bar men and women. if you’re lucky well-known bars, restaurants opus offers a different scene, enough to be invited to join, it’s and clubs that Birmingham has with décor and an ambience that the perfect venue to socialise, to offer. echoes the cosmopolitan cool network or just unwind – or, of copenhagen, complete with to borrow the colmore club Designed on a compact grid open kitchen, draught beer and motto, enjoy “privacy without system, everything you want cocktails – including a cocktail pretentiousness.” from a night out is right here making masterclass if you’re within walking distance. this feeling ambitious. there is so much to do in includes one of the city’s most colmore Business District; from well-loved bars, ginger’s, where the Bureau is another must-visit dusk till dawn, no two nights you can sample some truly bar, right at the heart of colmore need ever be the same. inventive cocktails. exactly the Business District. the alchemist, experience you’d expect from one of the most stylish bars on local food connoisseur and colmore row, combines luxury Michelin star chef, glynn purnell, interiors and fine cocktails to who also runs purnell’s, one of create a unique experience. four Michelin-starred restaurants in Birmingham. Besides sophistication, cBD does quirky too. enter the Jekyll and hyde cocktail bar and you’ll find – as its name suggests – a split between the whimsical traditional pub downstairs and a victorian- styled gin parlour upstairs. it’s in a class of its own. 12 13 central city luxury living the-lightwell.com N st paul’s church jewellery quarter the lightwell – location and directions snow hill station because of the lightwell’s superb location you’ll find that everything you need is within easy reach, the lightwell on foot or just a short drive.